diabetes? need answer fast?

Question

I had eatin 6 hours ago and about an hour ago i checked my sugar level and it was 125. is that normal or do i need to go see a doctor. i am worried because it runs in family big time.

Answer 1

The present sugar level is normal. But you have to take fasting blood sugar and post prandial blood sugar (2 hours after taking food) in order to confirm whether you have diabetes now or likely to become diabetic in the near future.
(1) Control your overweight, if any.
(2) Control your hypertension, if any.
(3) Control your serum cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL in your blood.
(4) Avoid fried foods, sugary items etc.
(5) regular walking & exercise.
(4) Avoid smoking and drinking.
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Answer 2

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Answer 4

If you were within 2 hours of eating and it was 125, I would say you were normal. Since it was 6 hours ago and you are 125, you are slightly above normal - not enough to need to go to the doctor for.

The current range is 70 to 100, although the doctors do not have a problem with up to 120.

You may want to check out the library link at www.hufa.org for some books, whose diets will help you keep your sugars under control.

Answer 5

I am a Type II Diabetic and have been one over 20 years. 125 is a bit higher then the normal healthy range of 80 to 110, but I wouldn't be overly concerned about a 125 reading. You usually hit your blood sugar peak about 2 hours after starting your meal and then it starts dropping as your body begins processing it out of your system. It all depends on how heavy your carbohydrate consumption was at the meal you ate. As a Diabetic I generally keep my per meal intake around 30 to 45mg of carbs. for a healthy balance and snacks to 15 to 30mg. 15mg of carbs is a single carb serving and I keep my daily intake to 17-19 servings a day on a 2000 calorie diet. Check your sugar again just before you eat next or right after waking in the morning. If it is still higher than the normal range, consult your Doctor. Over 140 is considered high by most health care professionals. Going over and staying over 200 is when it starts causing damage to your soft tissue and that leads to the complications that cause health risks in Diabetics.

Answer 6

The lab values @ the hospital that I work in are 70-110 for normal blood sugar...If you ate 6hrs ago and your level is 125 you are fine.....what made you check your blood sugar other than family history? to get an accurate reading of your blood sugar you should take what is called a fasting blood sugar..first thing in the morning usually after about 12 hours with nothing to eat..if it is above 110 then, maybe you should go see your doctor....but for now unless you are showing other signs/symptoms of diabetes then I wouldn't worry about it...

People who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician for diagnosis. They might have SOME or NONE of the following symptoms:

Frequent urination
Excessive thirst **alot of diabetics eat ice too**
Unexplained weight loss
Extreme hunger
Sudden vision changes
Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
Feeling very tired much of the time
Very dry skin
Sores that are slow to heal
More infections than usual.
Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains may accompany some of these symptoms in the abrupt onset of insulin-dependent diabetes, now called type 1 diabetes.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Home glucose monitors are not completely accurate and can't be used as a conclusive diagnosing tool. However, fasting glucose...meaning you haven't eaten anything in 10-12 hours, is normal if it's under 100...from 100-125 it's considered prediabetic...126 and over is considered diabetic. You would need another test, on another day to confirm the diagnosis.

Answer 9

I assume you are asking from the USA? Everywhere else in the world uses a standard measure for lab work. But in the USA the normal ranges for blood sugar is 80-120 when you have been fasting. Your blood sugar is normal.

Avoid eating simple sugars and keep your weight down. That is the best way to avoid adult onset diabetes.

Answer 10

Your level for 6 hours after eating was okay. Since you have a family history of diabetes, you should treat your diet and exercise routine as if you were diabetic (I didn't). That way you can prevent it from occurring in the future and avoid having to take medication or shots. Your will still be able to splurge once in a while, but as long as you stay vigilant, you can avoid the complications of diabetes. Check out these links:

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